User manual MCCULLOCH MC1292RB

[. . . ] Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this machine. â· Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the lawnmower. â· Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. â· Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. [. . . ] NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person when putting the bagger together. Place front bagger tube against lower bagger tube and check for proper hole alignment before assembling bolts. â· Assemble front and lower bagger tubes using four (4) 1/4 x 50, 8mm carriage bolts and lock nuts supplied. â· Assemble front and upper bagger tubes using four (4) 1/4 x 50, 8mm carraige bolts and lock nuts supplied. Slide the bagger dump handle through the hole in the bagger top, install the clevis pin and secure with retainer spring. NOTE: For future use, the clevis pin may be removed in order to use the handle to clear the chute in the event it has become clogged. For proper bag function and appearance, it may be necessary to adjust the bagger assembly. There should be 6mm (1/4")-9mm (3/8") gap between the bagger top and fender and the bagger top surface should be even with the top surface of the fender. Loosen only enough so the brackets keep their position, but allow them to be moved. Move the brackets the amount forward or backward you wish the bag assembly to move. Loosen only enough so the brackets keep their position, but allow them to be moved. Move the brackets the amount up or down you wish the bag assembly to move. Make sure that the letter "A" on both the plug and handle are on the same side and that they can both be seen from the top when laying on the ground. The throttle control regulates the engine revs and thus the rotation speed of the blades. = Full speed = Idling speed When the pedal is pushed down the brake is applied and the motor is disengaged. Gear changing can take place from neutral to top gear without stopping in each gear position. Stop the machine before changing from reverse to forward gear, or the opposite. Gear changing between the forward gears must not take place when the machine is in motion. Move the lever forward to connect the drive to the cutting unit, whereby the drive belt is tensioned and the blades begin to rotate. If the lever is moved backwards the drive will be disconnected and the rotation of the blades slowed down by the action of the brake shoes on the pulley. Quick lifting/lowering of the cutting unit Pull the lever backwards to quickly lift the cutting unit when passing over irregularities in the lawn, etc. During transportation the cutting unit shall be in the highest position. [. . . ] IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly. â· Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. Adjust the distance if necessary by first loosening the lock nut (2) and then adjusting with the nut (1). Remove the two rear retainer springs (2) and knock off the axle taps with a hammer. [. . . ]